Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in Southern Australia - as wildfires rage through the island of Tasmania.
Much of Australia is experiencing a heatwave at the moment - with temperatures reaching 41 degrees in some parts.
It's reported one person has been killed and at least 100 homes have been completely destroyed in the fires.
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Australia's Prime Minister, Julia Gillard is urging people to look after their personal safety.
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You can watch a video on the fires below:
